Mandoki Named 2006 Chair of AH&LEF Fund Development Committed

New Chair Committed to Educating Tomorrow's Leaders

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. October 14, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC, March 10, 2006. Pedro Mandoki, CHA, has been named chairperson of the Fund Development Committee at the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA). Mandoki and his wife Nora kicked-off this year's AH&LEF Annual Giving Campaign by contributing $5,000. Mandoki has been an AH&LEF donor since 1997.

Last year, 173 donors raised more than $57,000 to support the Foundation's core missions. The drive solicits corporations and individuals for annual contributions to support AH&LEF's core missions of providing scholarships to hospitality management students; funding important industry research in areas such as room tax, energy management, and ADA requirements; as well as promoting hospitality as a career of choice through high school curriculum programs and workforce development initiatives.

Last year, the Foundation disbursed more than $800,000 to prepare promising college students for a career in hospitality; attract and retain quality industry professionals; and fund valuable research for lodging properties through its programs.

"I am committed to developing the careers of the next generation of hospitality leaders, and since I believe in leading by example, I have contributed the initial kick-off gift and I hope that my fellow colleagues will join me" said Mandoki. "A contribution to the AH&LEF Annual Giving Campaign is a sure way to support the future of the industry."

This year's campaign has enhanced the donor recognition benefits to include:

. Recognition in top trade publications, ads, and mailings to AH&LA members.

. Recognition in AH&LA's Annual Report.

. Listing on AH&LEF's Website.

. And, AH&LA allied members can use a joint AH&LA/AH&LEF donor logo on marketing materials.

In addition, donors of $500 and higher receive:

. Inclusion in donor list to run continuously on AH&LEF's home page.

Gold Level donors $2,500 and higher receive:

. Media recognition through press releases.

. Donor profile on AH&LEF's Website and consideration for profile in Lodging Magazine.

. Logo recognition in AH&LA's Annual Report.

. Company logo and Website link featured on AH&LEF home page.

Donors of $5,000 and higher receive:

. Personal contributions receive a donor profile in Lodging Magazine, lodging.com, and Lodging HR.

. Acknowledgement in AH&LA President/CEO Joe McInerney's monthly e-News letter.

. Recognition in AH&LA's SmartBrief.

. Month recognition on AH&LA's home page.

. Listing on AH&LEF's home page for duration of campaign year.

Mandoki is the sole owner and president of N.P. Hotel Group, Inc., a hotel/resort management and consulting company that operates primarily in Florida. In addition, he is also the owner and president of N.P. Development LLC, as well as other companies all under the umbrella of Mandoki Hospitality Group. Mandoki served as the 2005 AH&LA chairman.

Mandoki joins other industry luminaries in leading this AH&LEF committee. Past chairpersons include Kirby Payne, CHA, president of HVS/American Hospitality Company, Mike Patel, CHA, president of Diplomat Hotel Corporation; Joseph R. Kane, Jr., CHA, president of Days Inn Worldwide, Inc.; and Stephen J. Belmonte, president and CEO of Hospitality Solutions.

For more information about the AH&LEF Annual Giving Campaign, contact the foundation at (202) 289-3100, [email protected], or visit www.ahlef.org. You may contact Mandoki directly at (251) 967-2205 or [email protected].

AH&LEF is the charitable fund-raising and endowed fund-management subsidiary of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Founded in 1953, AH&LEF is the premier organization for scholarships, professional certification, and instructional material as well as funding for hospitality industry research.

AH&LA is a 96-year-old association of lodging properties and companies throughout the United States. Members are represented by AH&LA at the national level as well as by our partner state associations, which provide many additional cost-saving benefits. With some 10,000 members in the United States and internationally, AH&LA represents more than 1.3 million guest rooms. As the voice of the industry ensuring a positive business climate for hoteliers, AH&LA provides advocacy on Capitol Hill, education, marketing, information, and bottom-line benefits.

Enica R. Thompson

Manager of Media Relations

American Hotel & Lodging Association

1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600,

Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202.289.3153

Fax: 202.289.3128

www.ahla.com